Chapter 77 - 77. Entry In The Ruins

Ethan ventured deeper into the ruins, each step heavier than the last as his thoughts circled around the system's strange behavior. The unsettling silence only added to the weight of his concerns, but he forced himself to focus. The ruins exuded an oppressive presence, the air thick with an energy that seemed to cling to his skin. Every breath felt like inhaling the essence of an ancient power that had lain dormant for centuries.